Phlebotomist 6137

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking a Phlebotomist in Laredo, TX for a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling and processing specimens, and maintaining accurate patient and test records.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, OSHA compliance, and collaboration with the lab team. Schedule varies between locations in Laredo, with 1st shift patterns and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explains the venipuncture process clearly and courteously to patients.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and labels properly.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.
• Attend annual department trainings and comply with OSHA regulations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Labeling

Centrifuging

OSHA regulations

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6137

Location: Laredo, TX

Schedule: 1st shift - see below

Projected duration: 3 month contract + potential for perm

Job code:CVDJP00036137

benefits are available

First location in Laredo will be Mondays

all day, Tuesday, Wednesday

and Thursday from 8am - 10am.

Then travel to 2nd location in Laredo

Schedule at this

location will be Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday after

10am coming for first location,

Fridays all day at this location.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc. Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states. Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

High School Diploma or GED

minimum 1 year of experience